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Upcoming Daily Programs
Dino Talk
Thursday, October 8, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Dino Talk
Saturday, October 10, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, October 11, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Story Time
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
This fall, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by following along to Mother of Sharks, a dreamlike autobiographical story about the marine biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez.
Dino Talk
Thursday, October 15, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Critter Corner
Friday, October 16, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages.
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, October 17, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Nature Art
Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Participate in self-guided art activities incorporating themes and items found in nature
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to take a walk on the wild side and explore outdoor nature adventures in Fernbank Forest.
Dino Talk
Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Story Time
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
Join us for story time as we read Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Park, and explore seasonal changes in nature.
Dino Talk
Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, October 23, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Dino Talk
Saturday, October 24, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Meet a Ranger
Sunday, October 25, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
Live Animal Encounter
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Story Time
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:30 AM — 11:50 AM
Join us for story time as we read Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Park, and explore seasonal changes in nature.
Dino Talk
Thursday, October 29, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Explore the ancient world as we uncover the fascinating dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures who are featured in our Great Hall. Recommended for all ages.
Live Animal Encounter
Friday, October 30, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Meet a Ranger
Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages.
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
